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BSc Physical Geography and Geology

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies
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Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction88%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Geography, Earth & Environmental Studies graduates nationally earn £22,000–£42,000 (402 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (06801)
06801
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (87% response rate)

94%
Teaching Quality
87%
Assessment & Feedback
87%
Academic Support
77%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
84%
Student Voice

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Plymouth
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,420
🎉17% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
15%
96-111
20%
112-127
20%
128-143
20%
144-159
5%
160-175
5%
176-191
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (06801)

06801

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

29%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
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